Film Camera Question - Lines On the Negative?

hairy_moth wrote in post #10187060
Are you developing your own film?

Lines on the negatives .. if they run the long way on the roll of film normally come from improper squeegee use or poor quality film canisters. As the film gets pulled into or out of the canister, it can cause lines on the file. Likewise with squeegeeing the film after you develop it before hanging it to dry.

Also, if you are bulk loading your own canisters.. that too could cause a problem with streaks and lines if done improperly.

If you are doing it yourself, improve your technique.

...yeah, I absolutely screwed up developing this roll (my first time, to be fair). I'm not bulk loading, but the lines run vertically (short ways) on the film. And always in the same place on each frame.

I sent the camera out today to get examined. We'll see what they say.

TheBurningCrown wrote in post #10187200
but the lines run vertically (short ways) on the film.

Then is is none of the things I suggested.

hairy_moth wrote in post #10187253
Then is is none of the things I suggested.

Darn . It would be nice if it was a simple fix like that.

The guy at the repair shop said that it looked as if the shutter was sticking - and that it would either be a simple clean and re-lubricate or else if it was worse they would have to replace the shutter assembly. Either way it's going to be upwards of $100 to fix.

And I have to pay for it too - as it's not my camera .

TheBurningCrown wrote in post #10187726
The guy at the repair shop said that it looked as if the shutter was sticking - and that it would either be a simple clean and re-lubricate or else if it was worse they would have to replace the shutter assembly.

Kinda like what I said above....

SkipD wrote in post #10187732
Kinda like what I said above....

Yep, you da man skip .

Just have to wait roughly ten days to get an estimate from the repair shop...photo classes resume on Monday.

I might have to piece together a couple pinhole cameras to make it through the week .

TheBurningCrown wrote in post #10187761
Yep, you da man skip .

Just have to wait roughly ten days to get an estimate from the repair shop...photo classes resume on Monday.

I might have to piece together a couple pinhole cameras to make it through the week .

make sure it's worth it.. if i remember correctly, AE-1's and AT-1's go for like $20 on ebay.

alt4852 wrote in post #10187800
make sure it's worth it.. if i remember correctly, AE-1's and AT-1's go for like $20 on ebay.

The camera has sentimental value to the owner - so I'll be paying many times what it's worth to have it fixed.

TheBurningCrown wrote in post #10187812
The camera has sentimental value to the owner - so I'll be paying many times what it's worth to have it fixed.

yea, i can understand that. i did something similar with a yashica electro 35 recently. best of luck!